Tax deposited through bank by not reflected on oltas?
This query is : Resolved
09 February 2016
During FY09-10. Tds was deposited through challan to the Bank. Out of 5 challans, record of 2 challans are not reflecting on Oltas. Bank has provided both the challans details which are not reflected on Oltas. I have to file revise tds return of FY09-10. I want to know in that case what to do? If I file revise tds return showing all 5 challans. CPC will reject in future & raise demand for unmatched challan. Employees are insisting me filling tds return becoz due to unmatched challan deduction in 26as in employee's account are not reflected & they receive notice from Income tax Dept.
Plz help me.
Plz help me.
10 February 2016
Please check the Challan status throug CIN detail on OLTAS. Sometimes, due to mistake of bank, challan is uploaded on incorrect TAN which caused mismatch. (I have also faced such issues). If it is so, take confirmation certification from Bank for such challans.
Please file online query by login to your TRACES account.
Upload scanned copies of
1. Physical challans
2. CIN Detail online as per OLTAS
3. Bank confirmation certificate
and explain the case. CPC will guide you to get these updated.
Please file online query by login to your TRACES account.
Upload scanned copies of
1. Physical challans
2. CIN Detail online as per OLTAS
3. Bank confirmation certificate
and explain the case. CPC will guide you to get these updated.
12 February 2016
Ashish correctly explained. In physically paid challans this happened often. In this if any error in challan paid, you may also consult with your TDS AO and request them to rectify the error by furnishing proofs and other necessary details to them. After getting corrected, you may file the ETDS returns.
24 February 2016
Sir, Actually challan amount was deposited for FY15-16 of Q_2 & Q_3. As per your advice when I searched out challan through CIN, I found that challan is matched but it is shown for AY-14-15. I think that's why I have received unmatched challan demand of whole of the tds amount and when I tried to tag challan through Traces site the unmatched amount of challan is not reflecting in FY 15-16. I want to know what further steps should be taken to resolve this problem?
24 February 2016
Neha, as per present TRACES guidelines, plus or minus one Asst Year is accepted TDS remittance. That is if challan remitted for AY 2015-16 can be used for either for AY 2014-15 or AY 2016-17 including the present AY. So as per my guess challan paid in your case may ultimately un-related to the ETDS filed AY. More over I could not understand the correct position of your case. So consult your TDS ITO/AO and get solution.
25 February 2016
Senthil ji, I am really sorry to waste your time Unknowingly Please ignore my previous comment that was for another point. Coming to my query. Sir. I checked both the challans through CIN which are not reflected on OLTAS. Challan is totally matched on CIN. but one thing Which I newly got there which is challan is shown under Minor Head"400 Tax on regular Assessment". However Challan was prepared under Minor Head code of "200 Tax paid by Tax payer" Is this can be reason for unmatched challan due to which tds deposition is not reflecting on employee 26AS? Plz advice me to take further steps.
26 July 2025
Thanks for sharing the detailed issue! Here’s a clear explanation and the steps you can take regarding TDS deposited through bank but not reflecting on OLTAS, especially in your case where Minor Head codes differ:
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### What’s Happening?
* The **challan deposited by you is reflecting under a different Minor Head** ("400 Tax on Regular Assessment") instead of the usual "200 Tax paid by Tax Payer."
* This mismatch in Minor Head can cause the **credit not to be linked properly to your TAN and the respective AY in OLTAS and Form 26AS**.
* As a result, the TDS credit is not reflecting for employees, leading to mismatch and notices.
---
### Why does Minor Head matter?
* Minor Head **"200"** is meant for TDS deposited as tax deducted at source.
* Minor Head **"400"** is generally for demand payments or tax paid on regular assessment (like self-assessment tax or demand tax).
* If TDS is deposited with Minor Head 400, it’s considered as a **tax paid by taxpayer on demand**, and **not treated as TDS deposit against deductor’s TAN**.
---
### What can you do?
1. **Get Bank Confirmation:**
Obtain a **written confirmation from the bank** stating that the tax payment was deposited with Minor Head 400 instead of 200 by mistake.
2. **Approach TDS Assessing Officer (AO):**
Submit a request to the AO/TDS Officer with copies of the challan, bank confirmation, and a detailed explanation of the error.
Request them to **reclassify the payment under Minor Head 200**, so that it can be linked to your TAN and credited in OLTAS.
3. **Raise a Grievance on TRACES:**
* Login to the TRACES portal.
* Raise a **challan mismatch query** under the ‘Grievance’ or ‘Correction’ section.
* Upload scanned copies of the physical challans, bank confirmation letter, and any correspondence with AO.
4. **Do NOT revise TDS return showing unmatched challans yet:**
Revising the return without the challan properly reflecting on OLTAS may cause further rejections or notices.
5. **Follow up with AO and Bank:**
Regularly follow up with the TDS AO and bank till the issue is resolved.
---
### For Employee 26AS and Filing Returns:
* Once the correction is made and challan is reflected correctly in OLTAS, the **employees’ Form 26AS will show TDS credit**, and they will not receive mismatch notices.
* You can then file revised TDS returns (if required) with correct data.
---
### Summary:
| Issue | Cause | Action Required |
| ----------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| Challan deposited under Minor Head 400 instead of 200 | Tax credit not linked to TAN/AY on OLTAS | Bank confirmation + AO application for reclassification |
| TDS not showing in employee Form 26AS | Mismatch due to above | Follow-up till corrected on TRACES and OLTAS |
| Risk of demand notices to employees | Due to mismatch | Wait for correction before revising returns |
---
If you want, I can help draft the letter/request to AO or bank. Just let me know!
---
### What’s Happening?
* The **challan deposited by you is reflecting under a different Minor Head** ("400 Tax on Regular Assessment") instead of the usual "200 Tax paid by Tax Payer."
* This mismatch in Minor Head can cause the **credit not to be linked properly to your TAN and the respective AY in OLTAS and Form 26AS**.
* As a result, the TDS credit is not reflecting for employees, leading to mismatch and notices.
---
### Why does Minor Head matter?
* Minor Head **"200"** is meant for TDS deposited as tax deducted at source.
* Minor Head **"400"** is generally for demand payments or tax paid on regular assessment (like self-assessment tax or demand tax).
* If TDS is deposited with Minor Head 400, it’s considered as a **tax paid by taxpayer on demand**, and **not treated as TDS deposit against deductor’s TAN**.
---
### What can you do?
1. **Get Bank Confirmation:**
Obtain a **written confirmation from the bank** stating that the tax payment was deposited with Minor Head 400 instead of 200 by mistake.
2. **Approach TDS Assessing Officer (AO):**
Submit a request to the AO/TDS Officer with copies of the challan, bank confirmation, and a detailed explanation of the error.
Request them to **reclassify the payment under Minor Head 200**, so that it can be linked to your TAN and credited in OLTAS.
3. **Raise a Grievance on TRACES:**
* Login to the TRACES portal.
* Raise a **challan mismatch query** under the ‘Grievance’ or ‘Correction’ section.
* Upload scanned copies of the physical challans, bank confirmation letter, and any correspondence with AO.
4. **Do NOT revise TDS return showing unmatched challans yet:**
Revising the return without the challan properly reflecting on OLTAS may cause further rejections or notices.
5. **Follow up with AO and Bank:**
Regularly follow up with the TDS AO and bank till the issue is resolved.
---
### For Employee 26AS and Filing Returns:
* Once the correction is made and challan is reflected correctly in OLTAS, the **employees’ Form 26AS will show TDS credit**, and they will not receive mismatch notices.
* You can then file revised TDS returns (if required) with correct data.
---
### Summary:
| Issue | Cause | Action Required |
| ----------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| Challan deposited under Minor Head 400 instead of 200 | Tax credit not linked to TAN/AY on OLTAS | Bank confirmation + AO application for reclassification |
| TDS not showing in employee Form 26AS | Mismatch due to above | Follow-up till corrected on TRACES and OLTAS |
| Risk of demand notices to employees | Due to mismatch | Wait for correction before revising returns |
---
If you want, I can help draft the letter/request to AO or bank. Just let me know!
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